Sam Mardian
Sam Mardian
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Sam Mardian | |
|---|---|
| 48th Mayor of Phoenix | |
In office January 4, 1960 – January 2, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Williams |
| Succeeded by | Milton H. Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1919-06-24)June 24, 1919 Pasadena, California |
| Died | November 23, 2015(2015-11-23) (aged 96) Phoenix, Arizona |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lucy Keshishian (d. 2006) |
| Profession | Politician |
Samuel "Sam" Mardian, Jr. (June 24, 1919 – November 23, 2015) was an American businessman and politician.[1]
Mardian was an American Republican politician, and the Mayor of Phoenix from 1960 until 1964.
Mardian attended Southwestern University.[2]
Mardian was born in Pasadena, California, the son of Armenian immigrants Akabe (née Lekerian) and Samuel Mardian, Sr. He served as a captain in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. From 1960 to 1964, Mardian served as the Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona. Mardian was an older brother of Watergate figure Robert Mardian. He helped operated his family's construction enterprise and was an accountant.
Sam Mardian died in Phoenix, Arizona on November 23, 2015 at the age of 96.[1]
Awards and honors[edit]
- Distinguished Achievement Award, 1980, Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business
- Man of the Year, 1982, Valley Leadership
References[edit]
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Who's Who in the World, 1974–1975 by Marquis Who's Who, Second edition (Wilmette, IL, 1973)
Armenian-American veterans of World War II by Armenian General Benevolent Union (New York, 1951)
External links[edit]
- Official Site of the City of Phoenix – Gallery of Mayors
- ASU W. P. Carey School of Business Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients
- Political Graveyard
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